03 Analysis of Parabolic Cables
03 Analysis of Parabolic Cables
03 Analysis of Parabolic Cables
ANALYSIS OF PARABOLIC
CABLES
TYPES OF CABLES
CATENARY CABLES PARABOLIC CABLES
To = 7031.25 lb
Tb = 10280.5 lb
SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
Determine the maximum and
minimum tension in the cable
SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
Determine the maximum and
minimum tension in the cable
Tmin = 400 kN
Tmax = 430.81 kN
SAMPLE PROBLEM 3
The trusses are pin connected
and suspended from the
parabolic cable. Determine the
maximum force in the cable
and the force of each hangar
when the structure is subjected
to the loading shown
SAMPLE PROBLEM 3
The trusses are pin connected
and suspended from the
parabolic cable. Determine the
maximum force in the cable
and the force of each hangar
when the structure is subjected
to the loading shown
Tmax = 10.9 k
Th = 5.5 k
SAMPLE PROBLEM 4
The cable supports the uniform
load of wo = 600 lb/ft.
Determine the tension in the
cable at each support A and B
SAMPLE PROBLEM 4
The cable supports the uniform
load of wo = 600 lb/ft.
Determine the tension in the
cable at each support A and B
Tb = 9.09 kips
Ta = 7.73 kips